Bike for IWD406: Montana Women in Bloom Ride on Going-to-the-Sun Road

Car-free ride on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Limited to 16 women. Easy pace, scenic stops & pre-ride costume creation.

🌸 Bike for IWD406: Women in Bloom

A curated, community-centered ride through Glacier National Park—designed to bring Montana women together through movement, connection, and shared experience.

We ride together.
We pause together.
We return together.

🌼 Optional Add-On: Women in Bloom Pre-Party

May 7th | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 904 10th St, Whitefish

Create your:
🌸 Flower crown
🪽 Ride wings

(All materials included)

Important Disclaimer: These events are hosted by IWD406 and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Glacier National Park or the National Park Service. Participants are responsible for their own safety, equipment, and compliance with park regulations.

🚴‍♀️ Bike for IWD406 Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Glacier National Park

9:00 AM – Meet at West Glacier Mercantile
10:00 AM – Ride begins (Lake McDonald Lodge parking area)

We ride at a welcoming pace with scenic pauses.

🌄 Hairpin Turn (Turnaround Point)

• Scenic gathering + photos
• Time to rest and connect

👉 Please bring light snacks, drinks, and anything you need to recoup before descending back.

🚲 Bike Rentals & Transportation

We’ve partnered with Montana E-Bike and have 16 bikes reserved.

• Rental Rate: $89 (Promo: IWD406)
• Reserve: https://www.mtebikes.com/rent-summer

📧 josh@mtebikes.com | 📞 406-200-8495

👉 After registering, you’ll receive a follow-up email to confirm your rental

Bringing Your Own Bike

You are welcome to bring your own bike.

👉 You must notify us in advance so we can adjust reservations.

Transportation

All bike transportation or delivery must be prearranged directly with Montana E-Bike.

⚠️ Rider Confirmation Required

All riders must confirm if they are:

• Renting a bike
  or
• Bringing their own

🎒 What to Bring

Required:
Helmet • Bike • Bear spray • Water • Snacks • Backpack

Recommended:
Layers • Jacket • Gloves • Sunglasses • Repair kit

🎟️ Park Entry

A Glacier National Park pass is required.
Please plan for this additional expense.

👨‍👩‍👧 Riders Under 18

If bringing a minor:

• You assume full responsibility
• They must have proper equipment

⚖️ Waiver & Liability

By registering, you acknowledge:

• IWD406 is not a guide service
• Participation is voluntary and at your own risk

You assume responsibility for safety, equipment, and transportation.

📸 Media Notice

This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional use by IWD406. To opt out, written notice must be submitted in advance to Julie Walz at iwd406@gmail.com.

Extended Event Disclaimer, Liability and Participation Language:

Important Event Disclaimer

This event is independently organized and hosted by IWD406.
IWD406 is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Glacier National Park or the National Park Service.

Participation in this event takes place within a public recreation area. All participants are responsible for complying with park regulations, safety guidelines, and any applicable entry requirements, including park passes.

⚖️ LIABILITY + PARTICIPATION LANGUAGE

Participant Responsibility & Assumption of Risk

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that IWD406 is not a guided tour service. This event is intended to bring women together for a shared recreational experience.

Participants voluntarily assume all risks associated with cycling, outdoor activity, terrain, weather conditions, wildlife, and road conditions. Each participant is responsible for their own safety, equipment, and preparedness.

IWD406, its organizers, partners, and affiliates are not liable for any injuries, damages, losses, or incidents that may occur before, during, or after participation in this event.

🚲 TRANSPORT + LOGISTICS

Logistics & Transportation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation, equipment, and ride logistics. If you require bike rentals or transportation assistance, please coordinate in advance with Montana E-Bikes using the contact information provided.

👩‍👧 MINORS LANGUAGE

Minors Participation

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. By registering a minor, the responsible adult assumes full responsibility for their supervision, safety, and participation.

🌿 PARK RESPECT LANGUAGE

Respecting the Environment

We are grateful to gather in one of Montana’s most beautiful landscapes. Participants are expected to follow Leave No Trace principles and respect all park rules, wildlife, and natural surroundings.

📸 MEDIA NOTICE & PHOTO RELEASE

Media Notice

By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, video, and audio recordings may be captured during the experience by IWD406 and its media partners.

These materials may be used for promotional, marketing, editorial, and social media purposes across IWD406 platforms and affiliated channels, without compensation.

🚫 OPT-OUT OF PHOTOGRAPHY (IMPORTANT ADD-ON)

Photography Opt-Out

If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, you must notify the event organizer in writing prior to the event.

Please email:
Julie Walz, Event Organizer
📧 iwd406@gmail.com

Requests must be submitted in advance of the event date. While we will make reasonable efforts to honor all opt-out requests, participants acknowledge that this is a public group setting and incidental capture may still occur.